Polyvalent Field Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Provides advice and contributes to the security management, the analysis of the variety of factors impacting on ICRC security and operations
• Networking with key interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities within the Area of Responsibility
• Organizes and conducts security-related training to the Gombe Office staff
• Collaboration with the branches of the NRCS relevant for the Office
• Conducts ICRC dissemination activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contribution to the further positioning of the ICRC in the Area of Responsibility
• Supports in the Protection activities of the Office, especially in Restoring Family Links
• Performs as field trip leader for field trips, also multi-disciplinary, when needed 

Required Qualifications:

• University degree preferably in social sciences
• Background in security services an asset (the interested should hold a senior officer rank)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in positions with public outreach or security management
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of Gombe Office AoR
• Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
• Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Gombe Office AoR but also regional perspective
• Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports)
• Advanced computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in security management an asset
• Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Rigorous, methodical and accurate
• High organizational skills
• Honesty & integrity
• Able to cope with stressful situations
• Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC (victims of conflict/violence)
• Flexibility to work over time when needed